The Key West Citizen

Pair Arrested On
Whitehead Street

A married woman from Poinciana and a Coast Guardsman caught last night in what is known as a compromising situation were charged with disorderly conduct and another more detailed charge. The couple were arrested in a car parked on Whitehead St. near the Silver Dollar Bar. Bond for each party was set at $150.

A thorough checking of the city ordinance code book under "Offenses-Miscellaneous," brought conjecture as to just what ordinance was being violated. The case is expected to come up in Municipal court today, although bond will probably be forfeited by the woman in the case.

The charge states that the offense took place on a public street. However, the violation does not come under "Zoning", although zoning applies to such diversified activities as piano tuning, divine healing and miniature golf.

The code book lists one offense as drunk and disorderly conduct; but the charge against the two persons involved in this instance does not state anything about being intoxicated. Other relative offenses which might come under the scope of the case: indecent exposure; disturbing the peace; disorderly or troublesome proceedings on main streets, squares or any other public place, and indecent performances.